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Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- General
- Vancouver Sun
Irish MMA fighter says 'Free Palestine' after defeating Israeli opponent
Irish mixed martial artist Paddy McCorry's victory over Israel's Shuki Farage on Saturday may not have been personal, but it was certainly political. After securing a unanimous decision at Cage Warriors 189 in Rome, McCorry draped himself in a Palestinian flag and said 'Free Palestine' before screaming and flexing in celebration. 'Street justice,' followed by an Irish and Palestinian flag, he posted to social media after, along with a clip showing him appearing to yell into Farage's face as he pummeled the Israeli with the bout's finishing blows. Street justice 🇮🇪 🇵🇸 In the video, several people in the crowd can be heard chanting 'Free, free Palestine.' According to Cage Warriors, the 27-year-old from West Belfast in Northern Ireland, a more experienced fighter heavily favoured by pundits and bettors, was dominant 'from bell to bell.' It improved his pro record to 6-1, all since 2021. For Farage, it was his fifth professional bout since 2017, but his first since a 2022 win over Turkey's Bugra Alparslan, a more experienced fighter. His only other win occurred in 2017 when he got Russian Sabit Nasive to tap out. His pro record is now 2-2. Training out of the Michaelson Brothers gym in Ramla, the six-foot-four Farage is known as 'Long Reach' due to his long legs and arms. His background is not MMA, but kickboxing. 'Going to eat some Irish beef !!' his coach, Daniel Michaelson, posted in Hebrew on Facebook ahead of the bout. In a podcast interview prior to the event, McCorry told host Ireland-based SevereMMA host Paul Hughes that he'd seen Farage boasting about an upset win on an Instagram account now set to private. 'Just show up and then we'll see what happens,' McCorry said. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Irish MMA Fighter Shouts "Free Palestine" After Defeating Israeli Opponent In Viral Video
A mixed martial arts (MMA) bout in Rome has sparked widespread attention online after Irish fighter Paddy McCorry was seen shouting "Free Palestine" while defeating Israeli opponent Shuki Farage at the Cage Warriors 189 event over the weekend. McCorry, 27, from West Belfast, dominated the match and was declared the unanimous winner. But it was his vocal protest during and after the fight that drew global attention. As he pinned Farage to the mat and delivered a series of blows, McCorry was heard shouting "Free Palestine" multiple times, along with expletives directed at his opponent. Following his win, he held the Palestinian flag aloft inside the ring and repeated the slogan—a public show of solidarity that immediately went viral on social media. The crowd at the venue could also be heard chanting "Free, Free Palestine" as the match drew to a climax. McCorry later posted a video of the bout on his social media accounts, captioned "Street Justice", along with Irish and Palestinian flags. Watch the video here: Street justice 🇮🇪 🇵🇸 — Paddy McCorry (@PaddyMcCorryMMA) May 31, 2025 The match has drawn mixed reactions online. While many praised McCorry for using his platform to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, others criticised the blending of politics with sport. The fight took place amid intensifying international concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza. According to the United Nations, 100% of Gaza's population is now at risk of catastrophic hunger, with officials describing it as the "hungriest place on Earth."
Saba Yemen
3 days ago
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
Irish Fighter Defeats 'Israeli' Opponent and Raises Palestinian Flag
Rome – Saba News Agency: An Irish fighter delivered a powerful lesson to his 'Israeli' opponent inside the wrestling ring, expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people who have been subjected to acts of genocide since October 7, 2023. Before the bout began, Irish fighter Paddy McCorry draped the Palestinian flag over his shoulders and vowed to defeat his 'Israeli' rival in the ring, shouting, 'Freedom for Palestine.' Inside the ring, McCorry dominated his opponent, Shoqi Faraj, beating him soundly as the crowd chanted, 'Freedom for Palestine.' The intense match ended with a unanimous decision from the judges in favor of the Irish fighter. 'Israeli' athletes continue to face rejection in various sports arenas due to the crimes committed by the occupation forces. Many athletes deliberately seek to defeat 'Israeli' competitors as an act of symbolic revenge for the suffering of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
West Belfast MMA fighter appears to shout ‘free Palestine' in face of Israeli opponent
Paddy McCorry, 27, defeated Israel's Shuki Farage in the Cage Warriors 189 event on Saturday night. As he pinned Farage and landed a flurry of blows, McCorry was reportedly yelling 'Free Palestine' repeatedly and 'f*** you' in his opponent's face. When he was announced as the unanimous winner, McCorry held the Palestine flag aloft and again shouted the slogan which is used to express solidarity with the Palestinian people. Street justice 🇮🇪 🇵🇸 — Paddy McCorry (@PaddyMcCorryMMA) May 31, 2025 The Cage Warriors website said: 'Ireland's strong showing on the main card continued as Paddy McCorry made a triumphant return. 'Dominating from bell to bell, McCorry swept the scorecards and capped off his performance by calling for a spot on Dana White's Contender Series.' McCorry later shared footage of the match on his social platforms, captioned 'Street Justice,' along with Irish and Palestinian flags. The audience could also be heard chanting 'Free, free Palestine' as the fight reached its climax. Farage, who was previously undefeated, reportedly served in the Israel Defense Forces. Photos circulating online, allegedly from his Instagram and Facebook accounts, show him in IDF uniform posing with a weapon in front of a destroyed building in Gaza. Following the online backlash, Farage appeared to deactivate his social media accounts. Ahead of the match, Farage had vowed to "take down" McCorry and "pound his face'. Instead, he saw his winning streak come to an end. The video has divided the internet, with some praising McCorry for using his platform to stand up for Palestinians, while others criticized him for 'bringing politics into sport'. The fight comes at a time of extreme humanitarian crisis in Gaza. According to the UN, 100% of Gaza's 2.3 million residents are now at risk of 'catastrophic hunger,' making it the 'hungriest place on Earth.' On Sunday it was widely reported that at least 31 people had been killed near an aid distribution centre in the Rafah area of southern Gaza. Witnesses said the deaths came after Israeli forces opened fire at a roundabout near the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation hub, a new aid organisation backed by Israel and the US.
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Belfast boxer goes viral as he shouts 'Free Palestine' at Israeli opponent
A Belfast fighter has gone viral on social media after shouting "Free Palestine" in the face of his Israeli opponent during a bout in Rome. Paddy McCorry beat Israel's Shuki Farage in the Cage Warriors 189 event on Saturday night. But it was McCorry's antics during and after the fight that have made waves on social media. As he landed shots on the Israeli fighter, McCorry could be heard yelling "Free Palestine" and "f*** you" in Farage's face. And when he was announced as the unanimous winner, McCorry, 27, held a Palestine flag and again shouted for the country's freedom. The audience in Rome could also be heard chanting 'Free Palestine' as the fight neared its finish. McCorry's professional MMA record now stands at six wins and one defeat from seven fights. Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email.
